Three men will be executed on the same day as death penalties rise in US
Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.
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"Because of the length it takes for the actual case to happen, and then also all the appeals that are built in once there is a conviction."
— Justin Mazzola , Activist
"He is the reason we are seeing a record number of executions."
— Robin Maher , Executive
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Deputy director for research at Amnesty International USA.
Executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center.
Ron DeSantis is the Governor of Florida.
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Despite growing opposition to the death penalty, one state is behind the rising numbers.
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